The average bus between Prestonpans and Bathgate takes 2h 13m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Prestonpans to Bathgate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Prestonpans and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Prestonpans to Bathgate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestonpans to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Ayres Wynd station and arriving at Union Road station via Princes Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Prestonpans to Bathgate bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Ayres Wynd station.
Prestonpans to Bathgate bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Union Road station.
The distance between Prestonpans and Bathgate is 41.6 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Ayres Wynd to Union Road via Princes Street in around 2h 11m.